Lester Buffkin: Loris

    Lester Buffkin of Loris passed away Thursday, Sept. 18 at his home following an illness. He was 80.
    Mr. Buffkin was born Oct. 17, 1933 in Mullins to Mr. Robert Allie Buffkin and Mrs. Flossie Bell Sarvis Buffkin.
    Mr. Buffkin served his country with honor and courage in the United States Army and was a member of Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church.
    Survivors include his wife, Queta Vae Sides Buffkin of the home; two sons, David Buffkin and Steve Buffkin; one daughter, Brenda Stevens; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
    Mr. Buffkin was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Ernestine McDaniel.
    Visitation was planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at Hardwick Funeral Home.
    Services were planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at Twin City Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Reverend Earl Elvis officiating.
    Memorials may be made to Agape Hospice, 128 A Professional Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526.
    A guest register is available here.